Democrat Marc Panepinto carries the endorsements of the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party

He is also endorsed by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Congressman Brian Higgins, and Senator Tim Kennedy, as well as countless labor unions and community organizations including USW District 4, UFCW Local 1, UAW Region 9, NYSUT, 1199 SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, IBEW Local 97, Teamsters Joint Council 46, AFSCME District Council 66, CWA, National Association of Letter Carriers, NARAL, Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, and the Western New York Community Action Council.

PRESS RELEASE: Panepinto Wins Democratic Primary

09.10.14

9/9/14BUFFALO, NY – Marc Panepinto has won the Democratic primary election for the New York State Senate's 60th District. The endorsed Democrat defeated Al Coppola to become the Democratic candidate in the general election.

Panepinto thanked his supporters, volunteers, friends, and family for helping him through the primary and is now turning his focus to the general election campaign ahead.

Marc Panepinto said, “This election is about strengthening our Western NY economy and fighting for working and middle class families. I am profoundly honored and excited by tonight’s primary victory and I look forward to bringing this momentum to the general election campaign. I am proud voters from across the district have responded to my platform and support my common sense approaches to solving the problems that face our region and state.”

“This district is full of working and middle class families that deserve a Senator dedicated to fighting for their rights and ensuring our local economy grows and creates good jobs with living wages. This district deserves a representative who will never stop working on their behalf. I plan to work as hard as the citizens across the district do every day.”

“I know this campaign has just begun. I have the values and determination to win this election and I strongly believe my values represent those of this great district.”

Marc Panepinto resides in the City of Buffalo. He lives with his wife and is the proud parent of three daughters. He is a graduate of the University of Buffalo Law School and is a founding partner of Dolce Panepinto P.C.